Copper Canyon Train Info
The Copper Canyon train ready to go early on a December morning in Los Mochis.
NOTE: August 2018: CHEPE has added a new tourism train as of June, 2018. It travels from Creel to Los Mochis and back every day. Call us for info and prices.
Info on the OLD train:
What we now call the “old train train leaves Chihuahua on Thursday, Saturday, and Monday only. It also leaves Los Mochis on Friday, Sunday and Tuesday only. Train leaves at 6am. There is no old train on Wednesday.The second train travels WITH the first train now and is hooked onto the back.
Tips for riding the CHEPE train
- buy tickets on board except in holiday (Easter, August, Christmas, New Years) season
- ask someone who rides the train a lot where to get off
- put your head out the window- do not read novels
- relax and watch the miracle go by…
Contact us now for info on Copper Canyon and our other Mexico destinations.
Got Questions?
One common question people have is if this is a hiking/sleep on the ground trip. Answer: No. We stay each night in small cabanas or hotels, all of which are very clean and include hot water and linens. There is always the opportunity for a good walk, but ground transport is always available.
Chihuahua City Option
Most of our trips originate in Chihuahua and sometimes end in Baja. You can also start your trip flying to Los Mochis (LMM)
You can fly directly to Chihuahua City (CUU) to begin our trips. Direct flights from Dallas (American Airlines) and Houston (United Airlines) go daily to CUU.
Guests can return home from Cabo (SJD).
This gives us an extra day in Copper Canyon and smooths the trip as it eliminates the long drive in from El Paso. Call Dave today at 217.369.9897 for details.
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Dave Hensleigh…and your Authentic Mexico Travel guide team.
Dave Hensleigh is a traveler....and he loves the serendipitous "flex style" type of travel that make our trips unique and fun.
Dave's passion for Mexico runs deep, and his enthusiasm for and knowledge of the remote areas will enrich your experience there.
Dave’s graduate work was in Biology and he has spent much of his life exploring and guiding in the Rockies and Sierras. He loves to run, garden, and cook- especially the cuisine of authentic Mexico.
Dave has assembled a team of expert local Mexican guides and providers who will serve you well on your Mexico journey. Groups are always kept small and this team of local guides makes for a truly personalized and informed travel experience.
Contact: DaveHensleigh@gmail.com, 217.369.9897
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Answer to the question everyone asks…
Yes the Mexico is safe. There have been zero incidents with tourists in the Copper Canyon area, Merida, Oaxaca or the other areas where we travel.
We stay far away from effected areas and have every confidence that your trip will be safe...and very enjoyable!
See this blog article for a more complete discussion -http://authenticmexicotravel.com/seven-reasons-i-tell-people-mexico-is-safe-for-travel/
Friends of Copper Canyon
We are making a difference in the lives of people in Copper Canyon through this not for profit. Our focus is sustainable projects and education. One example is the Copper Canyon Chicken Project. This initiative supplies much needed young chicks to the depleted chicken coops of the Sierra Madre homes.
3% of every trip registration goes to local communities in Copper Canyon.
Contact us to contribute.